Duke Energy agreement with North Carolina utilities department aims to protect customers from data center costs

News ClipFOX8 WGHP·NC·10/8/2026

Duke Energy has reached an agreement with North Carolina utility regulators intended to protect customers from bearing costs associated with data center development. The agreement addresses how data center-related electricity expenses may affect utility customers statewide.

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Gov: North Carolina Utilities Commission
Duke Energy agreement with North Carolina utilities department aims to protect customers from data center costs  FOX8 WGHP